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Best way to remove old paint from lexan body?

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Old 02-08-2006, 01:46 PM
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Default Best way to remove old paint from lexan body?

What chemicals or methods are best for removing old paint?
Old 02-08-2006, 02:13 PM
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Default RE: Best way to remove old paint from lexan body?

I'm truely not trying to be a smart, well, you know.

The absolute best way to get the old paint off is to get a new body.

Acitone will remove old paint but you'll never get it all and it will take a long time. And, when you're done you'll end up with a cloudy mess that won't look good when it's repainted.
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Default RE: Best way to remove old paint from lexan body?

theres this thing called paint stripper but its just a tad bit cloudy after words u can get some at home depot
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Default RE: Best way to remove old paint from lexan body?

put acetone on it then light the acetone on fire. Let it burn for a few seconds and blow it out. Then repete. If your not quick you might melt your body.
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Default RE: Best way to remove old paint from lexan body?

Heh, you won't see me setting my body on fire. I think I'll just pay the $25 for a new one.

Thanks for the assistance.
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Oh if that don't work for you try a grinder. Or just get a new body. Too much work.
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mineral spirts will take all the old paint off and won't leave the body cloudy
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AddictedToRC,

Yep, I can give that a try. Thanks guys.

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